A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4202330 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4204261 epoch_slot_no: 13861 block_no: 4202153 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-05-24 02:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983d2ca952cdf63bab580cb46561c93b23cc36ae402957278f5411bcccf1ceaaBlock Operator
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